News
The Presidency and National Treasury, in collaboration with the Southern Africa Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme, hosted a successful two-day conference on Operation Vulindlela (OV) from 25 to 26 June. The conference, held under...
JUNE 2024
Reform implementation
News
SA-TIED
Ada Jansen presents SA-TIED Working Paper, "A Reform Option for Pension Fund Contribution as Tax Expenditure in South Africa," at the International Institute of Public Finance (IIPF) Conference from August 21-23, 2024, in Prague. The...
JUNE 2024
Public revenue
In the media
SA-TIED
In his latest article covered by Business Live, Philippe Burger discusses tackling fiscal fatigue in South Africa. He examines government finances and fiscal policy, highlighting the factors behind rising public debt, including low GDP growth...
JUNE 2024
Macro-fiscal analysis
News
SA-TIED
An SA-TIED work-in-progress Working Paper was presented at the Conference of the International Association for Applied Econometrics (IAAE China 2024) from June 7 to June 9 by SA-TIED Research Fellow, Richard Kima. The working paper...
JUNE 2024
Macro-fiscal analysis
In the media
SA-TIED
The SA-TIED Working Paper titled " Watts happening to work? The labour market effects of South Africa's electricity crisis" has received significant media attention. This paper explores the impact of frequent electricity outages (load shedding)...
May 2024
Macro-fiscal analysis
In the media
SA-TIED
An SA-TIED research collaboration report on infrastructure needs amidst climate change has been highlighted by Engineering News. The report underscores the urgency for significant investment in climate-resilient infrastructure in South Africa. Key points include the...
MAY 2024
Climate and energy
Blog
Richard Kima
In 2024, central banks worldwide are confronted with the challenges of juggling inflation control , economic growth, and the preservation of financial stability. A new report from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social...
MAY 2024
Macro-fiscal analysis
Blog
Katrien Smuts
In monetary policy communication, every word carries weight. Consider this scenario: the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) articulates its stance to anchor inflation expectations , yet this message undergoes subtle transformations when translated by the...
April 2024
Blog
Hylton Hollander and Roy Havemann
Over the past decade, the interest rate that South Africa pays on its debt has consistently been above the economic growth rate. Mathematically, this means that debt grows as a percent of GDP. It becomes...
March 2024
Macro-fiscal analysis
In the media
SA-TIED
Media Advisory ‘FINANCING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF CLIMATE CHANGE’ EUROPEAN UNION FUNDING AGREEMENT SIGNING AND POLICY DIALOGUE Members of the media are invited to attend the second in a series of Southern Africa...
March 2024
Climate and energy